Arnie passed away on the morning of October 8th. The family (as well as Arnie) appreciates your support and would encourage you to donate to the National Autism Association in lieu of flowers.

To the El Morro gang, from old Arn, during our free time here, Jim B., Ray P, Ray A. and Bones D. and I set up the volleyball court. Game–Point!!

Ashley Elaine Brock, age 6, died Sunday, May 18, 2008 as a result of a drowning accident.

Ashley, a daughter of Barry Edward and Michele Sporkman Brock, was born in Lexington, KY on February 7, 2002. She was in Kindergarten at Jordan Acres School in Brunswick, ME.

Ashley was a free spirit in every sense of the word and had an umlimited supply of energy. She enjoyed playing outdoors, the beach, swinging, jump roping, riding her bike or scooter, and shooting basketball on her regulation hoop. She loved bubbles, books, balloons, music, umbrellas, red wagons and painting. She regularly woke her parents in the night with the sounds of reading her dictionary or playing her Mozart cd. Ashley was never without her wildlife flash cards or a favorite book and loved all animals, especially dogs. She was a precious gift from God and the world is a better place because she was in it.

At the request of Ashley's parents, Michele and Barry Brock, donations will benefit NAA's Helping Hand Program providing financial assistance to families affected by autism.

Donation in memory of Blanche Emas

A very stylish lady. Mother of Merle Daniels. Grandmother of 2 children Chris and Erica. Great Grandmother to 5 children, Leo who is a child with Autism, Scarlet his sister and Maxwell, Alex and Gabi.

Corinne Ann Lake, 48, went to be with her Lord Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007. We will miss the greatest friend, teacher, mom, daughter, sister, Lela and wife we have ever known. Funeral: 1 p.m. Monday at Bethesda Baptist Church. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Mayfield Funeral Home. Memorials: Because of Cori's great love for special children, her family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations in her memory be made to the National Autism Association. Survivors: Her husband, Lannie; children, Jennifer, Joey, Amy and Shannon; mother, Muriel Rehmeyer; siblings, Clyde "Buster" and Gail; grandchildren, Jessica, Jameson and Jeremiah.

Donation to NAA in memory of Daryl Gosein. Acknowledgements will be sent to the Gosein family.

George was the proud father of four and grandfather of six, including his grandson Aaron who has autism. George passed on after several years of grappling with Alzheimers, and his family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the National Autism Association. Acknowledgements will be sent to the Wines family.

James Fitzpatrick of Plainview, New York, retired NYPD, and Local 751, died June 29th 2009. James was a loving husband to Suzanne, father to Paul, James, and Steven, and grandfather to Kieran, Sean, Brendan, Keryn, Casey, Kaley, and Jessica. The family would like to thank everyone for their love, prayers and support.

Jared 11 yrs old passed away suddenly on February 28th, 2009 Saturday night at thier home. Jared was an awesome child he always had a smile on his face and was the center and baby of the Mbanefo's family. Jared's nickname was "Smiley"!

Jay Hankin of Tallahassee, Florida passed away on the evening of December 30, 2009.  The family appreciates your support and would encourage you to donate to the National Autism Association in lieu of flowers.

Jay was a proud father of four, and grandfather of six, including his grandson Connor who has autism.

Donation to the National Autism Association in memory of Kathleen Doyle Pavelish, mother of Steven. Kathleen's family has requested that in lieu of gifts, donations be sent to NAA. Acknowledgement of all donations will be mailed to the family.

Donations in memory of KellyAnn Mahon Connolly, special education teacher.

Melissa Greenwood was a devoted wife and loving mother of 2 wonderful boys: John Hunter (born June 21, 2002) and Ethan Jacob (born April 21, 2004). Melissa lost her life in a car accident March 26, 2007. If you had ever had the opportunity to speak with her, you would have quickly realized that her children were her pride and joy. What you probably wouldn’t have realized is that one of her children (Ethan Jacob) had been diagnosed with PDD.

To my beautiful wife this was not a burden or hardship. She gracefully taught me to accept this wonderful gift. For you see, I, like many fathers, struggled with the concept that one of our children was challenged. I worried for his future to the point that I was missing the present.

Time is a much more precious gift today than ever before. My children have lost a special gift, one that can never be replaced. As we struggle to find meaning in her death, I would hope you will be compelled by her story, touched by her smile and moved by her compassion.

A donation to this memorial fund will help other families who need financial support to obtain assistance for both the parents and children affected by Autism. My dream is for one day when the children are grown, to be able to look upon this memorial and see that in her death, she made a far more reaching impact than could ever have been imagined.

I can still hear her lovely voice in my ear: “Enjoy him like this while you can” Honey……. That’s what I’m doing. We Miss You!!

Chris, Ethan Jacob and John Hunter Greenwood

Donation in Memory of Patricia May

Patricia May was a loving wife and mother of three daughters. She was also the proud "Meemaw" of six, including her grandson Garrett who has autism.

Patricia wanted nothing more than for her grandson to receive the best treatment possible to improve his quality of life. She gave generously of her time, money and especially her heart to her beloved Garrett.

As a remembrance of her love and devotion for her grandson, the family is asking that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the National Autism Association. A donation to this memorial fund will help other families who need financial support to obtain assistance for their children affected by autism.

It is our greatest desire that one day Garrett will look upon this memorial and know that even in death, his Meemaw continued to share her love and generosity to others.

Acknowledgments will be sent to the McDonough family.

Paul Mitchell Hopkins, a devoted husband and father of two, passed away on September 20th, 2008. He will be remembered by his family for his quick wit, unending patience, knowledge of American history, and his love of nature. In lieu of flowers, his wife, Mary, has requested donations be made to the NAA. Acknowledgements will be sent to the family.

Richard Gene Sands, age 78 of Yellville, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home. He was the son of the late Paul and Minnie (Sholes) Sands and was born in Burnsville, West Virginia on November 20, 1929. He was the Marine Transportation Supervisor with Pennzoil Company out of Abbeville, Louisiana, where he retired to Yellville after thirty-four years of employment. He was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife Blanche Sands of fifty-eight years; four sons, Michael and Donald Sands, both of Lafayette, Louisiana, Roy Sands of Yellville, and Mark Sands of Shreveport, Louisiana; two daughters, Lea Ann Phillips of Shreveport, Louisiana and Lesa Marie Otten of Fayetteville, Arkansas; grandsons, John Sands, Bryan Sands, Windell Phillips, Jr., Richard Phillips, Andrew Sands John Mark Otten and Matthew Otten and two granddaughters, Michelle Sands and Ashlee Sands; and great-grandchildren, Madison Sands, John Logan Sands and Windell B. Phillips III.

Roberta Burnes Hurley passed away February 8, 2009, leaving a hole in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Raised in Connecticut, she left her beloved New England to follow her daughter, son-in-law, and grandson to Southern California. . In her career, Bobbie was a teacher and a principal in several elementary and high schools in Connecticut. Bobbie, as she was known to her family and friends, was devoted to her daughter Amy. The light of her life was her grandson Amory and the two of them spent many happy hours. Her family would like to honor her love for Amory by asking that in lieu of flowers, donations in her memory be made to the National Autism Association.

Donation in memory of beautiful, blue-eyed angel Samantha Martin.

Silvia E. Teijelo, age 86, died on October 24, 2008 in Miami. Silvia was a loving mother of two sons and a grandmother of five. Her family has requested that anyone wishing to honor her memory make a contribution to the National Autism Association.